The best foundation for dry skin to fix a patchy, flaky complexion

Dry skin with acne? Flaky skin? There's a perfect foundation for it all...

Dry skin is a bit of a catch 22: you may want to cover it up, but more often than not putting foundation on makes it appear all the more obvious. That’s where the best foundation for dry skin comes in.

Armed with the right formula, your foundation can deliver a hit of moisture to your skin while simultaneously disguising it under a veil of pigment. It’s all about knowing what to look for.

Keep scrolling to find your new complexion hero, whether your dry skin is flaky or acne-prone. Because crumbly make-up is just not the one, is it?

Best drugstore foundation for dry skin

Specially formulated for skint that’s on the dry side, this one will balance your skin’s moisture levels throughout the day with a satin-y finish – the opposite of the dry and flaky texture you love to hate.

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This foundation has sheer but buildable coverage and is water based rather than oil-based, so won’t clog your pores. It contains moisturising Vitamin F Esters and peptides to keep skin soft without irritation but is formulated without parabens, fragrance or mineral oil.

Chantecaille Future Skin Foudation, Space NK

This oil-free protective gel foundation contains 60% charged water and seaweed extracts and has the unique ability to transfer water into the skin without the use of any oil, making it perfect for acne-prone dry skin.

MAC Face and Body Foundation, £24.50, John Lewis

Loved by make-up artists and beauty lovers alike, Face and Body is one of the most famous foundations in the world. Super fluid with buildable coverage, it's a great buy if you don't want a formula that's drying on the skin.

Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum SPF 40, £45, Fabled

The Intensive Skin Serum is packed with nutrients and moisture that's great for your skin, so you can only imagine how great this foundation is for your skin. Offering a high level of SPF 40, this a great anti-ager and the super fine pigment won't settle into fine lines or patches of dry skin. Worth every penny.

Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk, £42, John Lewis

Touted by famous faces everywhere as their go-to, from Meghan Markle to Kim Kardashian, this formula is glowy, fresh skin in a bottle. It has enough moisture that it doesn't cling to dry skin and make it look patchy, so you can rest easy knowing your complexion is A-ok.

Perricone MD No Foundation Foundation, £45, Fabled

For a fresh glow that looks like its your own, rather than your make-up, Perricone MD is the go-to. The clue's in the name – No Foundation Foundation will give you better-looking skin without it looking like you're wearing any.

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